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KIPP SoCal Public Schools

KIPP SoCal Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM PDT

Location

1933 S. Broadway St., Suite 1144, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Public Comment Procedures

By law, the Board is only allowed to discuss or take action on items listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to KIPP SoCal management or add the issue to a future meeting agenda for discussion.

Individual speakers will be invited to address the Board for up to three minutes. Speakers may have less time depending on the number of individuals who express interest in addressing the Board. Please respect the time limit allotted to each speaker. The meeting host will indicate a speaker’s time has expired and invite the next speaker to begin.
 

Accessibility

If you need special assistance, disability-related modifications, translation, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Roxy Ulloa at 213-489-4461. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will enable KIPP SoCal to make arrangements that will ensure accessibility.

 

KIPP SoCal Board Meetings are available to view and provide public comment at the following locations: 

 

  1. KIPP Academy of Opportunity - 8500 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
  2. KIPP Adelante – 426 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
  3. KIPP Comienza Lower – 7300 Roseberry Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
  4. KIPP Comienza Upper – 6410 Rita Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
  5. KIPP Compton Lower – 1650 W. 134th St., Compton, CA 90222
  6. KIPP Compton Upper – 12501 Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
  7. KIPP Corazon Lower – 9325 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
  8. KIPP Corazon Upper - 8616 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
  9. KIPP Empower – 8466 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
  10. KIPP Endeavor – 1263 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  11. KIPP Generations – 1415 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
  12. KIPP Ignite – 8300 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
  13. KIPP Iluminar – 4800 E Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
  14. KIPP Innovation – 4240 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  15. KIPP LA Prep – 2810 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  16. KIPP Promesa Prep - 1241 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
  17. KIPP Pueblo Unido – 3759 E. 57th St., Maywood, CA 90270
  18. KIPP Poder – 501 School Ave., Montebello, CA 
  19. KIPP Philosophers – 1999 E. 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
  20. KIPP Raices – 668 S. Atlantic Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90022
  21. KIPP Scholar – 6100 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
  22. KIPP Sol Academy - 4800 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
  23. KIPP Vida – 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 1:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Luis Rodriguez
  C. Meeting Overview Belen Sanchez
II. Public Comment 1:05 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Luis Rodriguez 30 m
III. Consent Agenda 1:35 PM
  A. Consent Agenda: As Presented Vote Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Minutes: March 21 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Belen Sanchez
  C. 2024-2025 Instructional Calendars Vote Kevika Amar
   

Vote on instructional calendars for 2024-2025 and grant KIPP SoCal’s Senior Leadership Team the authority to make changes as needed.

  
  D. KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes Vote Kevika Amar
   

KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes

  
  E. SELPA Intent Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools seeks Board approval to inform both El Dorado and LAUSD it intends to explore its SELPA options for the 2025-26 school year for all KIPP SoCal schools.

  
  F. Cross Country Contract Addendum 24-25SY Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal has a need to contract required special education services. Cross Country will provide services needed due to vacancies. 

  
  G. Speechful Therapy Services Contract 24-25SY Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal has a need to contract speech services to cover vacancies in the 24-25 school year.

  
  H. LA Speech Pathology Services Contract 24-25 SY Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal has a need to contract special education services to cover potential vacancies in the 24-25 school year.

  
  I. Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44263 Vote Chelsea Ozaeta
   

Approve the list of fully credentialed teachers who will be teaching in a self-contained setting under the Local Assignment Option.

  
  J. Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44258.3 Vote Chelsea Ozaeta
   

Approve the list of fully credentialed teachers who will be teaching a single subject content area outside of the designated subject on their credential.

  
  K. Multilingual Learner Master Plan for 2024-25 SY Vote Marianne Perez
   

KIPP SoCal is seeking approval of revisions to the KIPP SoCal Master Plan for Multilingual Learners. 

  
  L. Dedicated Building Services Assignments & Contract Vote Morelia Sotelo
   

Janitorial contract renewal

  
  M. CM Cleaning Solutions Service Agreement Vote Morelia Sotelo
   

Janitorial contract renewal for KIPP Raices and SST office. 

  
  N. American Guard Services Contract Vote Morelia Sotelo
   

Security & Crossing Guard contract renewal

  
  O. KLARE Holdings Board Member Appointments Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Appoint the Board Members of KLARE Holdings for FY2024-25

  
  P. Liability and Workers Comp Insurance 2024-25 Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve KIPP SoCal Public Schools' insurance contracts for 2024-25

  
  Q. PNC Line of Credit Amendment Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve an Amendment to the PNC Line of Credit

  
  R. Certification of Signatures Form - LACOE Submission Vote Vivian Boc
   

Bank Account Update on LACOE Forms - Certification of Signatures Form

  
  S. Receipt of 2022 IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

Receipt of 2022 IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2022-23

  
  T. Acknowledge receipt of the annual audit report of KIPP SoCal Schools’ 401(K) Plan. Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

Acknowledge receipt of the annual audit report of KIPP SoCal Schools’ 401(K) Plan.

  
  U. Financial Audit Governance Communication Planning Letter from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

Financial Audit Governance Communication Planning Letter from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)

  
  V. KIPP SoCal Public Schools ’Grant and SNP Procurement Policies Updates Effective July 1, 2024 Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools ’Grant and SNP Procurement Policies Updates Effective July 1, 2024- micro-purchase threashold update from $15k to $50k

  
  W. KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Fiscal Policies Updates Effective July 1, 2024 Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Fiscal Policies Updates Effective July 1, 2024- Updated the $15,000 threshold requiring two authorized signatures for checks to $25,000

  
  X. 2024-2025 Consolidated Application (ConApp) Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of 2024-2025 Consolidated Application (ConApp) for KIPP SoCal schools to participate in federal programs.

  
  Y. 2024-25 Board-Adopted Instructional Materials List Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of instructional materials for the 24-25 school year to ensure quality and alignment with curriculum standards.

  
  Z. 2023-24 Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of the Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Annual Report for schools that received this funding in 2023-2024

  
  AA. 2024 Start Strong-AV Contract (The One Up Group) Vote Analisa Cabral
   

Board approval for AV needs in regards to KIPP SoCal's Start Strong on August 2, 2024 at the Los Angeles Convention Center

  
  AB. SY24-25 Unity Meals Food Contract Vote Karla Armendariz
   

Request to approve KIPP SoCal management execution of FSMC contract

  
  AC. Purchase/Contract: Apple Product Purchases (2024-25) Vote Teri Green
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools has a need to purchase laptops and mobile devices from Apple for both proactive replacement and new grade levels.

  
  AD. Student Regional Acceptable Resource Policy (2024-25) Vote Teri Green
   

This policy outlines the acceptable use of technology resources provided by KIPP SoCal Public Schools. 

  
  AE. Team Member Regional Acceptable Resource Policy (2024-25) Vote Teri Green
   

Policy outlining personal Internet use at KIPP SoCal including consequences for misuse. 

  
  AF. KIPP SoCal Public Schools Data Retention Policy Vote Teri Green
   

Our Data Retention Policy ensures compliant data management, protecting privacy and security while the Technology Department oversees its implementation and updates.

  
  AG. Minutes: June 13 Board Meeting Approve Minutes
     
  AH. Revision of Non-Discrimination Statement Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Approve the Revision of Non-Discrimination Statement

  
  AI. Revision of Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Revision of Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy

  
  AJ. Approve KIPP Scholar Field Trip Lesson to Newport Beach Dunes Water Sports Vote Rhonda Webb
   

Approve KIPP Scholar Field Trip Lesson to Newport Beach Dunes Water Sports

  
  AK. KIPP Park Usage for PE & Extended Learning - Belvedere Park SY 24-25 MOA Vote Rhonda Webb
   

KIPP Iluminar and KIPP Sol Academy are seeking to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Belvedere Park for SY 24-25 to access the baseball field, gymnasium, and soccer field at Belvedere Park for physical education and extended learning classes for all grades.

  
IV. Voting Items 1:40 PM
  A. Approval of the 2024-25 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools Vote Kyle Salyer 5 m
   

At the Finance Committee meeting on June 5 the FY25 budget was presented and reviewed. The Finance Committee forwards the budget to the full Board of Directors for approval.

  
  B. 2024 - 2025 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Vote Chelsea Ozaeta 5 m
   

Approval of the annual Declaration of Need for each KIPP SoCal school site to submit applications to the CTC for emergency permits for fully qualified educators.

  
  C. KIPP Sol Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance Vote Kevika Amar 5 m
   

KIPP Sol Academy developed a written plan analyzing root causes, setting measurable goals, and outlining actions for improvement.

  
  D. KIPP Corazón Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance Vote Kevika Amar 5 m
   

KIPP Corazón Academy developed a written plan analyzing root causes, setting measurable goals, and outlining actions for improvement.

  
  E. KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance Vote Kevika Amar 5 m
   

KIPP Philosophers Academy developed a written plan analyzing root causes, setting measurable goals, and outlining actions for improvement.

  
  F. KIPP Scholar Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance Vote Kevika Amar 5 m
   

KIPP Scholar Academy developed a written plan analyzing root causes, setting measurable goals, and outlining actions for improvement.

  
  G. Submission of KIPP Corazón Academy's Petition Vote Curtis Whatley 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Corazón Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  H. Submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  I. Submission of KIPP Scholar Academy's Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Scholar Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  J. Submission of KIPP Sol Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Sol Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  K. 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Annual Update Vote Esther Rhie 5 m
   

Approval of 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for KIPP SoCal schools.

  
  L. LCFF Local Performance Indicators Vote Esther Rhie 5 m
   

Approval of LCFF Local Performance Indicators for KIPP SoCal schools, measuring progress in meeting educational priorities.

  
  M. Resolution for wind-up plan after closure of KIPP Generations Academy Vote Cesely Westmoreland 3 m
   

Wind-up plan for payoff of any debt and other financial obligations after closure of KIPP Generations Academy effective June 30, 2024. 

  
  N. Resolution for wind-up plan after closure of KIPP Poder Public School Vote Cesely Westmoreland 3 m
   

Wind-up plan for payoff of any debt and other financial obligations after closure of KIPP Poder Public School effective June 30, 2024. 

  
  O. Resolution for wind-up plan after closure of KIPP Pueblo Unido Vote Cesely Westmoreland 3 m
   

Wind-up plan for payoff of any debt and other financial obligations after closure of KIPP Pueblo Unido effective June 30, 2024. 

  
V. Governance 2:37 PM
  A. Board Member Term Renewal - Heather Lord Vote Luis Rodriguez 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Heather Lord

  
  B. Board Member Term Renewal - Carlos Bermudez Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Carlos Bermudez

  
  C. Board Member Term Renewal - Randy Bishop Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Randy Bishop

  
  D. Board Member Term Renewal - Philip Feder Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Philip Feder

  
  E. Board Member Term Renewal - Julie Miller Vote Heather Lord 2 m
   

Vote on term renewal for Julie Miller

  
VI. Closed Session 2:47 PM
  A. Executive Compensation for Chief Financial Officer Vote Heather Lord 10 m
   

Discuss compensation for KIPP SoCal CFO

  
VII. Closing Items 2:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Luis Rodriguez 3 m